Moon and Tingley begin East Ninth Street building
Bricks for the new Moon and Tingley block on East Ninth Street are being delivered as masons prepare to start work tomorrow. Veneering progresses on Quacken bush and Son’s building opposite the Journal office, with interior carpentry finishing in the Mayor G. R. Christian block. Beckwith block advances slowly with scaffolding for iron fronts. The opera house is rushed toward completion as lathers work and plastering begin, revealing the theatre’s proportions.
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Moon & Tingley
East Ninth Street
Masons
Quackenbush & Son
Journal Office
G. R. Christian
Opera House
Bulgarians Cross the Frontier War Looms
Four thousand armed Bulgarians are at the frontier ready to cross into Turkey. The troops have crossed the boundary and the war is on. Insurgents gain adherents as Bulgaria acts after Turkey refuses to curb massacres. European powers advise quiet from Sofia representatives.
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Scripps News Association
Constantinople
Porte
Turkey
Bulgaria
Great Britain
Sofia
A New Way to Settle Fueds Hatfield Family Leaves for Washington
The Hatfield clan, fifty members strong, famed for their long running feud with the McCoys, have departed in a single group from Matowan West Virginia for the state of Washington after several deaths on both sides over the years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps News Association
Matowan
West Va
Hatfield
State of Washington
Seattle Faces Shutdown After Snoqualmie Plant Fire
Seattle mills halted as Snoqualmie Power Company building burned late last night. Manufacturing in the city paused, threatening to slow business across Seattle. Authorities assess extensive damage and possible wider economic impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps News Association
Seattle
Snoqualmie Power Company
Murder in Crook County reported near Deschutes River
Prineville Oregon September 17 word reaches town of the brutal murder and burial of 8 P Donkle at Big Meadows seventy miles southwest of Prineville on the Deschutes River County officials have gone to investigate no further details are available as yet
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Prineville, Or
P. Donkle
Big Meadows
Prineville
Deschutes River
Rendall Praises McKenzie River as World’s Prettiest Waterway
A Los Angeles traveler A. Rendall and family visit Oregon annually to summers at the Bridge on the McKenzie river. He calls the river the prettiest ribbon of water, notes excellent fishing and hunting this year, and plans to publish fifty river views in California periodicals. Rendall arrived this morning and his party is due this evening.
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A. Rendall
Los Angeles
Cal
Oregon
McKenzie River
California
Rendall
Butte City Enacts Pool Room License Ordinance
Butte Montana September 17 The city council passed a pool room licensing ordinance at 6000 per month over the mayor’s veto. The move stirs consternation among gamblers as it aims to stop all pool selling in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps News Association
Butte
Mont
Counci
Plague Reports Rise in Manila and Cebu Cities
The Manila report notes one hundred bubonic plague cases in Tondo with a high fatality rate. Twelve more deaths are reported from Cebu in the Visayas. Cholera is spreading island wide due to drought and lack of rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Tondo
Cebu
Viesyee
Death of 5 Month Old child in cholera infantum
Little Addie Humphrey died at the home of Mr and Mrs J J Elwood aged 5 months from cholera infantum cared for since ten days old mother died in California. Mr Humphrey to arrive from California to claim remains. Asbestos and irons heat longest ad ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Guard
Addie Hamphbrey
J. J. Elwood
Hurd Buys Ocean Steamer For Yaquina Route
O W Hurd of Florence offers a boat for Yaquina with a plan for a three trips per month service between Yaquina and San Francisco. A Corvallis leader notes a loaded down freight potential if rates are satisfactory, suggesting an independent line could profitably undercut the Southern Pacific on westward freight. The proposal hinges on securing sufficient traffic and favorable rates to justify regular voyages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yaquina
Hurd
Florence
Corvallis
San Francisco
Ine
Southern Pacific
Corvallis Times
Railroad Assessment Reduced in Douglas County Oregon
Roseburg Sept 16 The county board of equalization lowered the Southern Pacific roadbed valuation per mile to 5000 from 8000 as proposed by Assessor Staley after Fenton’s mediation. A compromise set at 6000 per mile also affects other Douglas land though not granted. The company will pay about 32 percent of 1904 county taxes, up from 21 percent this year.
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Roseburg
County Board of Equalization
Southern Pacific Company
Douglas County
Staley
W. D. Fenton
Portland
Multnomah Football Candidate List From The Oregonian
The Oregonian lists likely Multnomah football candidates this season with George McMillan as captain elect and a roster of players by position. Centers include George Keller. guards John J. Valentine T Ross B Van Voorhies KR Saunders Krennick. Ends feature W G Feehheimer Ed Dowling Floyd Cook M Bailey Tidetime Jordan. Kerrigan at quarterback. Halfbacks Marion Dolph 8 Holbrook George McMillan. Pullback Saunders Cook Valen tine.
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The
Oregonian
Multnomah
George McMillan
George Keller
John J. Valentine
T. Ross
B. van Voorhies
KR. Saunders
Krennick
Roy Kirkley
Saunders
Ross Platt
W. G. Feehheimer
Ed Dowling
Floyd Cook
M. Bailey
Tidetime
Jordan
Kerrigan
Marion Dolph
Holbrook
Cook
Valentine
Resolutions of Sympathy Adopted by Berean Club
The Berean Club passes resolutions expressing heartfelt sympathy for the loss of Zora McVinois and Vera Chenowth. A copy of the resolutions will be sent to their relatives. Committee members Myrtle Green Iva Cox Paul Stauffer signed the resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zora McVinois
Vera Chenowth
Berean Club
Myrtle Green
Iva Cox
Paul Stauffer
Camp Meeting at Trent School House Opens Sept 24 1905
The U B church starts a Holy Ghost camp meeting near the Trent school house on September 24 1905 with the Spirit as leader and many able preachers and workers present. Pastor Alonzo Fe Wheeler in charge invites all who will come to be saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. B. Church
Trent School House
Holy Ghost
Alonzo FE. Wheeler
Farm stock and implements for sale near Eugene
Ewes and yearling ram lambs by Barkie and Freedman listed with registration numbers. Three full-blood Jersey cows, six driving horses, all farm implements, two seated buggy, harrows, etc. See or address AL KIRKLAND on River Road a short distance below Eugene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barkie
Freedman
Jersey
AL Kirkland
Eugene
More Boodlers Sighted in Poems Fraud Indictments
Scripps News Association reports three more indictments in poets fraud cases. Names withheld for now. Investigating committee uncovers petty boodling and will ferret out every unworthy official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps News Association
Washington, D. C
Poets
Colusa man touts electric bitters cure all ills
Joe Goldbrick of Colusa California claims years of pain from rheumatic and other ailments were eased by Electric bitters. He says a few bottles cured him and praises it for liver kidney and general debility. He notes price of W cents and a satisfaction guarantee by W. L. DeLano, a local druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Goldbrick
Colusa
Calif
W. L. DeLano
State Fair Progressing at Salem Oregon Highlighted Exhibit
Special Correspondent Salem September 16 crowded fair grounds with races and heavy interest in exhibits. Noted strong stock and orchard displays by Lane and Union counties, graft concern and pass-system debate, and anticipated Greater Salem Stake race. Praises Oregon products and the prominent presence of women, emphasizing the fair as the best ever held in Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Oregon
Lane County
Union County
Salon
Theegraft
Capitol
Christendom
In Praise of Chamberlain's Colic Remedy Story
A testimonial from John Hamlett of Eagle Pass Texas lauds Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He details relief after taking the medicine following weeks of illness and credits a merchant friend with the recommendation. The piece notes DeLano's drug store as a sales point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Oea Kennedy
John Hamlett
Eagle Pass
Texas
C. Johnson
LI H
DeLano
Attorney moves back to Eugene purchase on West Seventh
Attorney Daniel Gabyla from Portland has bought the residence of A Hunt on West Seventh Street and plans to move his family back to Eugene soon to reside permanently. They have visited Portland Olympia and other northern cities but prefer Lugone above all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Gabyla
Portland
A. Hunt
West Seventh Street
Eugene
Olympia
Lugone
New Discovery Cures Coughs and Colds Says Mrs Applegate
Mrs Chr Applegate of Alexandria Indiana praises Dr King s New Discovery for curing a severe cough and throat troubles after other medicines failed. The ad claims relief from coughs colds la grippe bronchitis and promises free trial bottles at W L store with a one cent price for larger bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chr. Applegate
Alexandria
Ind
Dr. King
W. L
Shanahan and Strub Star in Long San Jose Tilt
Tim Shanahan and Charley Strub of Eugene's league team shone in a 14 inning California State League game between San Jose and Jesse Moore. Shanahan collected a two base hit a single two sacrifice hits and four put outs while Strub added two singles one sacrifice hit and 15 put outs. Jesse Moore’s defeated San Jose 7 to 4.
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Tim Shanahan
Charley Strub
Eugene
San Jose
Jesse Moore
Tim
Charley
Shanahan
Strub
O'Day
San Francisco Post
Distillers
Max Muller
Gus Payne
Eugene Musicians at State Fair Head the Band
A Salem letter says W. El Meklroy’s group at the state fair this year provides the best music. Eugene musicians Chas Cochran Alf Dillard and Andrew Svarverud join the band, valuable additions to the organization. Eugene friends of McElroy celebrate his leadership.
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Salem
Ginard
W. EL Meklroy
Chas, Cochan
Alf Dillard
Andrew Svarverud
Eugene
Mr. McElroy
University sees record new student registrations this week
Registration during the first two days shows a large rise in new students, and by week’s end the university will register the largest list of newcomers ever. A Y M and Y W C reception for new students tomorrow evening will be attended by townspeople seeking to renew old friendships.
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Y. M
Arthur Lewis Frazer
Eva Stinson
Pipes
A Preacher Becomes Actor in The Dairy Farm Company
Kev Edwards Davis once a gifted church speaker in the city has left the pulpit to pursue acting. He now stars with The Dairy Farm company and is slated to appear in Salem and Portland next week.
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Kev Edwards Davis
Christian Church
Coast
Dairy Farm
Salem
Portland
Chicahominy Cemetery Association meeting election
A meeting of Chicahominy Cemetery Association citizens was held on Aug 2 1903 in the Chicahominy neighborhood. James W Carlile was named chairman and directors John A Carlile Charlea Shade and 8.8 Miller were elected. Clem Carlile was elected clerk. Articles of incorporation were filed with the county clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicahominy
Farm for sale in Pleasant Hill precinct with improvements
A 26 acre farm in Pleasant Hill precinct offered for sale with 130 acres in cultivation and more eligible. Balance is pasture and 10 acres of timber. Suited for grain hay and stock. Well watered by springs. Two dwelling houses on premises. Call on or address S Richardson Pleasant Hill Or. acreage and features noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Hill
S. Richardson
Pleseant
Tested the Apparatus for Fire Departments Unveiled
Tested the Apparatus Rescue and Cyclone bore companies met last evening to try their new U.S. fire extinguishers now ready for use. The tests show the equipment is of the best kind and will aid in fighting incipient fires. Each instrument threw a stream about fifty feet and the supply lasts two minutes. The fire departments believe they have greatly increased their capabilities with the new apparatus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Thre
Wheat buyers seek stored grain in Lane County
Junction City Milling Co of Junction City Oregon advertises it will pay top prices for wheat stored anywhere in Lane County. Contact by telephoning or visiting their address in Junction City for arrangements.
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Lane County
Junction City Milling Co
Junction City
Twenty Years Ago in the Guardian 1883
A September Guardian issue notes University attendance of 110 in the collegiate department and city public schools at 20. AJL figures show quadruple growth over two decades. Dr Lowe, eco-optician, will be in his Fngene office next week for 17 years testing and fitting glasses for children. Parents advised to have children's eyes tested before school. Consultation free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Guardian
AJL
Lowe
Ecolo-Optician
No Meeting Held on Coffee Company Alarm Offer
The Eugene city council did not meet last evening to consider San Francisco based Coffee Company's offer to install a complete electric alarm system. The company seeks 602 for the job with city to furnish or guarantee the use of existing poles. The matter is deferred to the next council meeting on the second Monday of October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffee Company
San Francisco
Eugene
Help Wanted to Cut Wood at McKenzie Stock Farm Springfield
Advertises for men to cut wood at McKenzie Stock Farm located in Springfield Oregon. Mentions Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic with plainly printed formula and offers no cure no pay terms for 2 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKenzie Stock Farm
Springfield
Oregon
Grove
Emergency Medicines for Quick Care and Healing
An article endorses Chamberlain's Pain Helm as a fast acting liniment to ease injuries in animals and humans. It claims prompt use reduces healing time by about one third and prevents blood poisoning as an antiseptic. Sold by W. L. DeLano's drug store.
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Chamberlain
W. L. DeLano
Cold Wave Forecast Hits Midwest With Freezes
The weather bureau reports a cold wave from Kansas City Omaha and Minneapolis with freezing temperatures extending to Nebraska Western Iowa and extreme northern Ravens. Killing frosts have occurred in the Dakotas but hold no major impact at present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Weather Bureau
Kansas City
Omaha
Minneapolis
Nebraska
Iowa
Dakotas
Salem Day prizes and races draw huge Salem crowd
Yesterday Salem celebrated Salem Day with county prize awards led by Polk county taking first place and Linn and Washington close behind. Lane county earned fifth with Yamhill sixth as Douglas and Union would have tied for seventh if entered. Grandstands packed, races fierce, blood and money on the line, Oregon Derby and Lewis and Clark Stake billed as top events with trains from Portland and Albany bringing crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Polk County
Linn County
Washington
Marion
Lane
Yamhill
Douglas County
Washington County
Marion County
Albany
Portland
Too Strenuous Life of City Work Crew
Street Commissioner Turner hired three gentleman travelers for city road work. They began lifting ties, sweating under a hot morning. One quit after half an hour and wandered off for water, never seen again, likely leaving the job and city duties behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner
Cure a Cold in One Day Ad at Chambers Hardware
An old advertisement promises quick relief from a cold using Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets sold by druggists with refunds if ineffective. It notes W. Crowe’s signature on each box and lists Chambers Hardware offering a full line of rocking chairs at compelling prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bh. W. Crowe
Chambers’ Hardware
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Ark
Yoran
Ians
England
Crook County
McKenzie
O. W. Hurd
Camp Meeting
Shropshire
S. A
Pob Sale
U. C
Chicahominy Cemetery
Saedren
Salem Day
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